Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) at Flora Institute of Technology

If you are looking at Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry), Flora Institute of Technology runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 180 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.48 lakh (roughly ₹83,000 a year).

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Flora Institute of Technology is a private institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Flora Institute of Technology — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Flora Institute of Technology before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Flora Institute of Technology's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Flora Institute of Technology or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Flora Institute of Technology runs 7 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.48 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Flora Institute of Technology compare with other colleges offering B.Tech?